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Sep 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Dorchester County Board of Education Board Clips
The Board approved several financial items, including payments to the Benedictine School, a contract for tele-practitioner services, and a contract for a virtual speech and language pathologist. Bus contract routes were awarded for Cambridge and North Dorchester. The Board approved the 2027 Comprehensive Maintenance Plan, the DCPS Capital Improvement Plan for FY 28, and the Special Education Staffing Plan for the 2026-2027 school year. Personnel items included two certificated appointments. Additionally, multiple board policies were presented for their first reading, covering topics such as artificial intelligence in education, student use of sunscreen, employee benefits, telework, criminal background checks, and contract and purchase procedures.
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Board Of Education Of Dorchester County Regular Session Minutes
The board discussed and took action on several items, including the approval of a contract for information technology services with Trgroup, the lease of a new central office location with The Nest, Inc., and the adoption of the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Into Reading curriculum for grades K-5. The board also approved the replacement of chillers and piping at the Cambridge-South Dorchester High School and updated the Table of Rates for the 2026-2027 school year. Additionally, the board held a closed session to discuss personnel, legal, and negotiation matters, and received a presentation regarding the North Dorchester High School Clay Target Team.
Jun 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Dorchester County Public Schools Board of Education Board Meeting Minutes
The board approved the fiscal year 2027 budgets for the general, restricted grant, food service, and capital funds. Key actions included the acceptance of the Educational Facilities Master Plan and the authorization to proceed with the replacement of Sandy Hill Elementary School. Several board policies were presented for a first reading, and the board approved numerous administrative appointments, certificated transfers, and new hires. Additionally, the board selected a representative for the ESMEC Health Insurance Alliance.
May 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board of Education of Dorchester County Minutes
The Board of Education meetings covered multiple key items, including appointments for administrative and certificated positions, the approval of various contracts (Edmentum, Microsoft, PowerSchool, and contracted services with Everstand), and extensive review and policy action regarding student activities, school policies, and student device purchases. Additionally, the Board discussed student board member updates, received capital project and legislative reports, and addressed public comments concerning school modernization rubrics and elementary school conditions.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
